Explore Arabic traditional proverbsReviewed 2026-10-23
Meaning: Verified- English translation
What does Tokh have to do with Milij?
- Literal wording
What has brought Tokh to Milij?
- Meaning and lesson
This saying calls out speech that joins matters with no relevant connection. It marks a response or comparison as having moved away from the subject that should be under discussion.
It may be said when someone carries a point beyond its proper direction and loses the intended focus. The image of far-apart places underscores the gap between what was raised and what has been introduced.
- When it is used
Use it to challenge a remark that has drifted from the subject or made an irrelevant connection. It directs attention back to the point at issue when an explanation or exchange has gone off course.
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